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y separately published work icon Us Karen single work   picture book   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Us Karen
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'A beautifully illustrated picture book depicting the journey of the Karen people from Burma to Australia. Teachers and children all over Australia are encouraged to us this book to play out this journey as a means of building understanding, acceptance and pride in the Karen culture.'

Notes

  • Us Karen was book of the month for March, 2012 on the FKA Children Services Website
  • Prime Minister Julia Gillard recorded a speech in her Canberra office to support the launch of Us Karen in 2012. Find the speech on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8dD72Ig6w8

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Queensland,: Richard Dove , 2011 .
      Printed/distributed by Love of Books
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      Extent: 1vp.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • Hardcover edition published 2013
      ISBN: 9780646905839
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